After a pretty intense schedule moving through central Sri Lanka, I’ve taken the opportunity this week to slow things down a little. Surfing, yoga, running, and blogging have been the focus. Read all about it here.

Jutting an impressive 200-metres from the earth, Lion Rock, Sigiriya, and its nearby smaller but by no means less beautiful cousin, Pidurangala, should both be absolute ‘must-sees’ on any trip to Sri Lanka.

Inside this weeks edition of Notes from the Road; exploring waterfalls, dealing with the plastic pollution issue in Bali, and tropical island adventures with The Common Wanderer. Click to read all about it!